Well, maybe for some real big eaters, it wasn’t filled enough but it was generally enough to stuff many.
People waiting at the Mamak entrance
By the time the clock chimed 7 times, the courtyard of UniSA West was packed with 400-ish people, all hungrily awaiting the much anticipated mamak food. In fact, people started coming as early as 5pm to guarantee themselves one of the few allocated walk-in tickets, goes to show how much good food appeals to us students.
The early crowdAs it was afterall a food-filled night, there were 2 main dishes of “roti canai” (similar to naan or a toasted pancake) with “dahl” (curry-ish gravy that accompanies the roti canai) and “nasi lemak” (coconut rice with chilli “sambal” and chicken curry). A very Malaysian-like dessert called “kuih” (like little cakes) completed the satisfying meal, accompanied with a hot drink of the classic mamak “teh tarik” (milk tea). The hot drink wasn’t only rewarding to the tastebuds but was also rewarding in terms of warming up one’s body, as it was a chilly night.
Roti Canai!
Not only was 400 stomachs rewarded, there were also actual tangible rewards that were won through the lucky draw and quiz. A very practical IKEA table lamp, Starbucks and Myer’s gift cards, USB pen drive and ultimately, the newest iPod Shuffle were given away that night, CONGRATS to all winners!!
The crowd enjoying the atmosphere
Similar to the actual mamaks in Malaysia, there was football videos showed on a big screen. There was also a constant flow of music and along with Alicia Key’s “If I Ain’t Got You” and Innuendo’s “Belaian Jiwa” (a famous Malay song), performed live by 3 singers and 1 electric guitarist. The singers were so awesome that someone commented, “If they were to play me the real song now, I wouldn’t even know the difference.”
A snapshot of the crowd
Everyone at Mamak Night definitely received a complete package that night, great food, great rewards, great entertainment and of course, great company. Seriously, what more could one ask for? Simply put, it was just a TOP NOTCH night!
If you didn’t make it for this Mamak Night, you have got to be there for the next one in about 6 months time. Watch out for more details!
-OxyGen-
Part of the Mamak Night Volunteers
p.s OxyGen would like to thank all volunteers on that night. Without you, our plans would still be on the drawing board.
